"More and more women play a leading role in the agriculture and agri-food industry," says Kellie Garrett, Senior Vice-President, Strategy, Knowledge and Reputation at FCC. "Their leadership makes a significant difference to agriculture and their local communities. This award gives FCC the opportunity to recognize these exceptional women."
Individuals are encouraged to take time to recognize a woman that they see making a difference in the agriculture industry. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Candidates are selected based on their demonstration of leadership - through giving back to their community and the agriculture industry - as well as their vision and passion for the industry. Since 2006, FCC has honoured 25 outstanding women with the Rosemary Davis Award.
Created and named after a successful Canadian agribusiness owner and operator - and the first female chair of the FCC Board of Directors, the FCC Rosemary Davis Award is testament to the growing number of women who are choosing to make a career in agriculture.
Winners will be announced in March 2012. They will have the opportunity to attend the Simmons School of Management Leadership Conference in Boston on April 5, 2012 (http://www.simmons.edu/leadership).
"Coming together at this conference is a unique opportunity for winners of the award," says Garrett. "They will have a chance to network and share knowledge. They'll also hear from some of the world's most accomplished women who have made their organizations - and the world - a better place to work and live."
Last year's winners included:
- Bertha Campbell - nurse, farm co-owner and community volunteer - Kensington, Prince Edward Island
- Wynne Chisholm - cow-calf producer, management consultant, volunteer - Calgary, Alberta
- Liliane Colpron - businesswoman, agri-food industry leader, visionary - Montreal, Quebec
- Rossana Di Zio Magnotta - philanthropist, educator and entrepreneur - Vaughan, Ontario
- Sherri Grant - producer, educator, volunteer - Val Marie, Saskatchewan
FCC Rosemary Davis winners must be 21 years of age or older, and actively involved in Canadian agriculture. Entries will only be received online at www.fccrosemarydavisaward.ca. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. (Central Standard Time) on January 22, 2012. Nominees who applied but did not win in previous years are encouraged to reapply. For more information, call 1-888-332-3301 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
As Canada's leading agriculture lender, FCC is advancing the business of agriculture. With a healthy portfolio of more than $21 billion and 18 consecutive years of portfolio growth, FCC is strong and stable - committed to serving the industry through all cycles. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. FCC employees are passionate about agriculture and committed to the success of customers and the industry. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca.
For more information, photos or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Anaïk Bernèche (bilingual)
Corporate Communication
Farm Credit Canada
306-780-3351
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